R&B Hip-Hop Week

To celebrate the visionary leaders shaping the future of hip-hop and R&B, Billboard is hosting a week of events across New York for fans, creators and the entrepreneurs powering the business behind the scenes.
Kicking off with a ceremony to honor the executives named to Billboard‘s 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list at the Edition Hotel Times Square on Thursday night, R&B Hip-Hop Week programming ranges from “No. 1s” parties for the artists who’ve scored top hits on Billboard‘s charts to showcases, tributes, special concerts and more.

You can check out the full schedule of events below.

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Thursday, 9/5

Tres Generaciones Impact DinnerAn intimate gathering for the tastemakers pushing hip-hop forward, hosted by Billboard‘s official tequila brand. 

R&B/Hip-Hop Power PlayersBillboard‘s annual ceremony celebrating the most powerful people working in R&B and hip-hop.

Luther Vandross film screening & Billboard honor: Soul Train Tribute to Luther: Never Too Much Garvey Park @ 18 Mount Morris ParkOpen to the public6 p.m. – DJ6:30-7 p.m. – Audience Soul Train dance line7-8 p.m. – Music performances8-9:30 p.m. – Screening of Luther: Never Too Much

Friday, 9/6

She Made ItProgramming includes panels, workshops and networkingPMC Ground Floor Studio @ 475 5th Ave.9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Hip-Hop Live consumer showcaseXanadu Roller Arts @ 262 Starr St., Bushwick (Find Tickets)8-9 p.m. DJ Miss Milan9-9:25 p.m. BigXthaPlug9:25-9:50 p.m. BossMan Dlow10 p.m. Teezo Touchdown11 p.m. End

Billboard AfterpartyHarbor NYC @ 621 W. 46th St.11 p.m.

Saturday, 9/7

She Made ItProgramming includes panels, workshops and networkingPMC Ground Floor Studio @ 475 5th Ave.9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Sunday, 9/8

She Made ItProgramming includes panels, workshops and networkingPMC Ground Floor Studio @ 475 5th Ave.9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Billboard R&B No. 1sThe BoxHonoring Usher (R&B Entertainer of the Year), Tyla (Global Force), Victoria Monet (Hitmaker), Lucky Daye (Torchbearer) & Luther Vandross (Icon)

Monday, 9/9

Blue Note and Billboard Present Marsha Ambrosius featuring the music from her collaboration with Dr. Dre, CasablancoBlue Note Jazz Club @ 131 W. 3rd St. (Find Tickets)8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.Watch the live stream @billboard at 10:30pm ET